Levant : splendour and catastophe on the Mediterranean
Mansel, Philip, 1951-2010
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'Levant' is a book of cities. It describes the role of Smyrna, Alexandria and Beirut as windows on the world, escapes from nationality and tradition, centres of wealth, pleasure and freedom. By their mix of races and religions, they challenge stereotypes.
Main title:
Levant : splendour and catastophe on the Mediterranean / by Philip Mansel.
Author:
Imprint:
London : John Murray, 2010.
Collation:
400 p.
ISBN:
9780719567070 (hbk)
Dewey class:
956
Language:
English
BRN:
222244